Pine, Loblolly Pinus taeda
Close-up Lobblolly
Enormous trunk of the tree
Francis Biedler Forest
Still traveling home to MN. The Smoky Mountains are fantastic; all downhill from here. In an immediately forgettable motel on the Interstate surrounded by restaurants with mediocre food. Oh, the joys of traveling cross-country in the US!
Maybe your route of travel will take your through Chicago. There are some excellent restaurants there that will make up for the mediocre food along the Interstate.
ReplyDeleteI guess that is why I like to get off the interstate and enjoy the back roads. Not saying we always do...we are we in such a hurry?
ReplyDeleteI know exactly what you are talking about when you refer to traveling in the US. If you go by interstate, the businesses will be the same pretty much everywhere.
ReplyDeleteI have seen these trees but didn't know that was their name. Seems appropriate.
ReplyDeletelaughing at your commentary. :) beautiful trees.
ReplyDeleteThe bark has a lovely texture. I wish you safe travel.
ReplyDeleteYour comments about motels and food makes me laugh, remembering one such place we stopped and had "broasted chicken." It was a very, very quiet night in the middle of Utah. The two staff members from the restaurant actually came out and stood watching us as we ate, either starved for entertainment or fascinated that we'd eat such a dish.
ReplyDeleteLoblolly! Such a fun word to say!
ReplyDeleteWonderful texture! A bit rough so I am hoping your journey home is nice and smooth. Take it steady!
ReplyDeleteI like the texture in the first shot.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure what I like the most Kate, that wonderful narly tree trunk or the fact that it's called a Loblolly tree :)
ReplyDeletewelcome home! funny name of that tree
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I love the puzzled texture and pattern of the pine trunk.
ReplyDeleteCute post...wonderful photos! I have seen my share of loblollies in my life being from AL and living a lot in Va.
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely photos you have here Kate. Happy travels for the rest of your journey. Makes me want to see the Smokey Mountains sometime.
ReplyDeleteLove the pattern.
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Catching up with L entries. Oh Lord, I am LATE again.
Rose, ABC Wednesday Team.
The way they are growing in the water reminds me of the Cypress trees I used to see in South Carolina. Loblolly is such a fun word!
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